birth defect

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Definition of birth defect in English Turkish dictionary: doğum kusuru; doğuştan olan özür

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Definition of birth defect in English English dictionary: Any of several medical disorders that are present at birth; A physiological or structural abnormality that develops at or before birth and is present at the time of birth, especially as a result of faulty development, infection, heredity, or injury. Also called congenital anomaly. Genetic or trauma-induced abnormality present at birth. A more restrictive term than congenital disorder, it covers abnormalities that arise during the formation of an embryo's organs and tissues and does not include those caused by diseases (e.g., syphilis) that damage structures after they are formed; Any harmful trait, physical or biochemical, present at birth, whether a result of a genetic mutation or some other nongenetic factor Source : Human Genome Project Information; imperfection or problem that is present from birth (such as a missing limb, etc.); something that happens to a baby while it is forming inside the mother; a health problem present at birth; Any harmful trait, physical or biochemical, present at birth, whether a result of a genetic mutation or some other nongenetic factor See also: congenital, gene, mutation, syndrome; Refers to any anomaly, functional or structural, that is caused before birth A birth defect may be inherited or acquired and may be present in infancy or become apparent later in life; An abnormality of structure, function, or body metabolism which often results in a physical or mental handicap It may be inherited (genetic) or environmental; a defect that is present at birth
birth defects: Abnormalities in anatomy or function of body parts present at birth, whether or not they are detectable at the time of birth
birth defects: unhealthy defects found in newborns, often caused by the mother's exposure to environmental hazards or the intake of drugs or alcohol during pregnancy
birth defects: Abnormalities at birth or detectable early in infancy Also called congenital defects Causes can be genetic or inherited, as a result of drug or chemicals, accidental irradiation early in the pregnancy, maternal infections or certain illnesses during the pregnancy, or physical factors in the uterus